Simple Garlic Butter Chicken
A quick and comforting garlic butter chicken dish, perfect for weeknight dinners with golden seared chicken breasts in a rich buttery sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Melt the butter in the skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 7-8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Pour the garlic butter sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before seasoning for better browning. Let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing to maintain juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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